Judge Denies Donald Trump’s Request to Delay Sentencing in Hush Money Case

Donald Trump’s legal team hit another roadblock as Judge Juan Merchan denied a request to postpone the former president’s sentencing in the hush money conviction.

On Monday, Trump’s attorneys filed an appeal with a New York appellate court to overturn two rulings by Judge Merchan that upheld Trump’s conviction. In a separate filing, they requested a delay in sentencing while the appeal is under review. However, Merchan rejected the request, ensuring the sentencing will proceed as planned on Friday.

Last week, Merchan made headlines by rejecting Trump’s bid to overturn his conviction on the grounds that his re-election as president warranted dismissal of the case. The judge firmly scheduled sentencing for January 5, clarifying that Trump would not face jail time as part of the ruling.

Trump was convicted in the high-profile case involving hush money payments, marking one of several legal challenges the former president faces.

Trump’s attorneys argue that the conviction should be thrown out, maintaining that their client is being unfairly targeted. They also claim that the rulings have broader implications for his ongoing presidential campaign. Despite these arguments, Merchan has stood firm in his decisions, ensuring that the case proceeds according to schedule.

As the Friday sentencing looms, all eyes are on the legal and political implications of the case, which continues to dominate headlines.